Church Events: The Liberty Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Continues – Claiborne Progress

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• The hill church is looking for two part-time educators. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Applicants must be able to pass a background check, have a high school diploma or equivalent and have a reliable means of transportation. For more information, call 423-526-5655. Applications can be filled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 1216 Cedar Fork Road in Tazewell.
• Claiborne County Department of Hunger is open at its new location at 1199 Cedar Fork Road in Tazewell. Food distribution takes place every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mount. Pleasant Baptist Missionary Church The comeback representatives say the event “broke with a great celebration in Christ. Two were saved and will be baptized into the church. Five people joined the church by letter from sister churches and a young man announced his call to preach the gospel. What a wonderful spiritual time in the Lord during this revival. God is still saving and the church has to work because the night is coming. Spread the word of our Savior for he is the only true path to heaven. “

JULY 19-23

• Liberty Missionary Baptist Church VBS now runs through July 23 from 7 p.m. each evening. Classes are available for all age groups. Everyone is welcome. Joey Branham, director; Rev. Jeremy Buchanan, pastor

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• The Union Church of God Assembly turns 100/100^e Annual General Meeting from July 30 to August 1 to be held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy a trip down memory lane and a look to the future as congregations across the country share their own ministry and mission. The public is cordially invited to all religious events and services. For more information, log on to: www.thechurchofgodua.net. Follow the links to make arrangements for your accommodation, registration and calendar of events.

JULY 31

• Young Chapel Baptist Church will hold his regular 5^e Saturday night songs on July 31, starting at 6 p.m. The singers will include the visiting group the Journey Makers. Singers at home and others will also sing. Everyone is welcome. Kenny Clark, pastor
• The Claiborne Cluster Fellowship of the United Methodist Church comprises 3 churches with Rev. Vince Krauss as minister president of the three. Sunday meeting times are: Mayes Chapel UMC – 10:00 am at 945 Lonesome Valley Rd .; Tazewell UMC – 11 a.m. at 1704 Main Street in Tazewell and Thompson Chapel UMC – 12:15 p.m. at 1015 Old Hwy. 33.
• The Shepherd’s Closet is now open every Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. The nonprofit is located behind Thompson Chapel at 1015 Old Hwy. 33 near DeRoyal. For more information, call Diane at: 423-626-3913.
• The cemetery of the shoemakers urgently needs donations to continue its maintenance. Those who once gave regularly have since passed away, leaving a drastic cut in funding to cover mowing and other necessities. We humbly ask anyone, especially those whose final resting place is inside the cemetery, to consider making a donation for this critical need. Any donation of size is greatly appreciated. Please send your donations to the Shoemaker Cemetery Fund; c / o Neta Munsey; PO Box 443, New Tazewell, TN 37824.
• Scott cemetery needs funds for its maintenance. If you have loved ones buried there, please send donations to Scott Cemetery, c / o Commercial Bank in Harrogate, TN.
• GLOSS (Girls seriously love each other sober) helps drug addicts find their way back to sobriety. The organization offers those who are not traveling to probation appointments, court, rehabilitation and other destinations a means of getting there. There are on-site recovery coaches and individual counseling. The organization is currently accepting donations of cash and items such as clothing, hygiene items and food to help the homeless, whose population includes many recovering drug addicts. For more information, call Kelly at: 423-489-2689.
• Stand in the Gap START Support Transition & Recovery Training meets every Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with refreshments served at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at 325 Straight Creek Road. in New Tazewell with Pastor James Shoffner of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church of Harrogate. For more information, call 423-300-1302.
• Free Live Recovery Program at Hill Church is a state-certified program that works with organizations such as Metro Drug and the TN Dept. of Health & Substance Abuse. Program participants meet every Tuesday at 6 p.m. with a different speaker each evening. Weekly recognition of recovery milestones is discussed before participants break into small groups based on individual needs. The groups include topics as diverse as addiction, self-care, anger management and “Adulting 101”. For more information, call Pastor Kyle Prichard at: 423-526-5655. Hill Church is located at 1216 Cedar Fork Road in Tazewell. The website is: www.loc8nearme.com/tennessee/tazewell/the-hill-claiborne/6148721.
• Woods Cosby Cemetery needs funds for its maintenance. If you have loved ones buried there, please send donations to the Woods Cosby Cemetery Fund c / o the Commerical Bank in Tazewell, TN or Mike Cosby; 452, chemin de la Chapelle Goins; Tazewell, TN 37879. We appreciate your help.
• Yoakum Cemetery at Speedwell needs donations. Please send them to: Jean Davis Cline; 1685 Back Valley Road, Speedwell, TN 37870.
• Speedwell Church of God services take place on Sunday, from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Tuesday, from 7 p.m. The church is located at 345 Carr Gap Road in Speedwell, TN. Brother Daniel Ellison, pastor
• LeatherWood Baptist Church will hold their monthly song every 2^sd Sunday evening of the month, from 6 pm Pastor, Timothy Sharp; conductor, David Snow.
• Leatherwood Baptist Church holds its regular services every Sunday morning with Sunday school starting at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening services every 2nd and 4th Sunday evening starting at 6 p.m. Pastor Rev. Timothy Sharp. Song director David Snow.
• Pinnacle View Early Baptist Church: There are songs, a communion every three Saturdays at 6 p.m. The church is located on Lothbury Ave., Middlesboro, across from Food City.
• New Tazewell First Baptist Church is open for Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening services continue from 6 p.m. For more information call: 423-626-5401. Bill Duncan, Pastor.
• Mount Pleasant Baptist Missionary Church, located at 1250 Pine Hill Road in Tazewell, meets Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Monthly song on the first Saturday at 6 p.m. Only the King James Version Bible is used. Everyone is welcome to attend worship. Send correspondence to: Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Sarah Mayfield, Church Clerk, 1250 Pine Hill Road, Tazewell, TN 37879.
• Twin City Baptist Church now offers sign language interpretation services. Everyone is welcome.